American Honda has filed a recall with NHTSA, which sees the recall of 126,000 Honda Goldwing motorcycles. The recall comes about because the rear brake of the Honda Goldwing may drag after the brakes have been released.
With 533+ bikes already experiencing the problem, Honda’s recall affects GL1800 bikes built between 2001 and 2010, and also affects GL1800A bikes built between 2001 and 2005.
Since dragging the rear brake could cause a crash, and because the added heat generation could cause a fire (four instances have already occurred), Honda has recalled the Goldwing, though has not determined a remedy at this time for the situation.
As such, Honda will send owners an interim notification describing how to inspect their motorcycle for rear brake drag. A second notification will also be sent when a remedy is available from Honda.
It is of note that motorcycles that were remedied under recall 11V-567 for rear brake drag must have their motorcycles remedied again under this safety campaign. This recall will start in September 2014.
Concerned owners should contact American Honda’s customer service line at 1-866-784-1870; and as always, NHTSA is also available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA
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